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Japanese Plum Yew (Cephalotaxus harringtonia) is a native evergreen to China and Japan, known for its ornamental value and edible fruit. Japanese Plum Yew (Latin: Cephalotaxus harringtonia, family Pinaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Plum Yew is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Plum Yew is a member of the Pinaceae family native to CHN, CHC, CHS, CHH, JAP, and KOR. Japanese Plum Yew thrives in moist, well-drained soils that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Japanese Plum Yew grows best in USDA zone 6-9, 7/10 light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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